TSS Workshop: College Application Information Session
This workshop is for 11th and 12th grade students and their parents. We’ll be going through the steps to applying for college including navigating different on-line platforms such as SCOIR, College Board, the Common App, and the MTC transcript; how to write a strong essay, and getting letters of recommendation.
Ribbon Cutting Celebration
The Sycamore School 1550 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesPlease join us in celebrating our new school in Rosslyn at this ribbon cutting event. There will be a short program followed by refreshments and socializing.
TSS Un-Back to School Night & Community Meeting
The Sycamore School 1550 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesParents are invited to attend our Un-Back to School Night. We'll start with a Community Meeting updating parents about community events and then parents will split into two groups to receive middle school and high school specific information.
TSS In-Person Parent Information Session
The Sycamore School 1550 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesDuring this in-person information session, you'll learn more about TSS including our mastery-based learning model, the students we serve, and social-emotional skill building. This session will be led by our head of school and you'll also hear from TSS students, parents, and staff.
TSS Fall Parent Social
Home of Heather Wishart-Smith, Keller Smith, and Glory ShrinerPlease join us for our upcoming parent social. This is designed for current, new, and prospective TSS parents to gather and chat about their experience at TSS.
Interest Meeting: Spring Break Community Service & Adventure Trip to Belize
TSS Parents, High School Students, and Staff are invited to attend an interest meeting regarding a TSS Spring Break Trip to Belize.
TSS Workshop: How TSS Does High School
This workshop is for 8th grade families and anyone who wants to learn more about TSS’s high school program. We’ll be discussing our graduation requirements, internship opportunities, our capstone project, and our college and career preparedness program.
TSS Workshop: Mastery-Based Learning, TSS Competencies, & Assessment
Online EventThis workshop is for TSS parents. We will discuss what mastery-based learning looks like in the classroom, how we assess students to determine progress, and the specific skills we target.
TSS Open House
The Sycamore School 1550 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesIs your school the right fit? Find out if The Sycamore School is the environment that your student needs to thrive! Prospective students and their families are invited to attend our Fall Open House on Saturday, October 14th. This event allows you to speak with current students, families, teachers, and staff in a relaxed way while exploring our school at your own pace. Learn more about our unique approach to learning, which is engaging, self-paced, and flexible to meet the needs of each student. As an urban model school, our community Fridays allow our students to interact with organizations outside of school, engage in community service outings, and extend classroom learning on field trips. The Sycamore School middle school (grades 5-8) offers an engaging and safe learning environment that sparks a love of learning for students who may be unhappy in their current school environment. Our high school (grades 9-12)…
TSS Trivia Night
Ballston Local 900 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge! Come as a team or on your own. It’s an opportunity for TSS families and the community to have some family fun. Invite friends. You can eat dinner and stay for trivia, which starts at 6:30 p.m.
TSS Live Virtual Parent Information Session
Online EventDuring this information session, you'll learn more about TSS including our mastery-based learning model, the students we serve, and social-emotional skill building. This session will be led by our head of school and you'll also hear from TSS students, parents, and staff. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.
Spotlight: Leadership Initiatives Info Meeting
Online EventThe Sycamore School has partnered with the Leadership Initiatives Program to provide summer internship opportunities for our students in a variety of areas including law, business, medicine & public health, neuroscience, national security, and cyber security. An interest meeting is being held next Thursday evening where you can learn more about the program. I encourage both middle school and high school parents and students to attend. Several of our TSS students have attended the Leadership Initiatives summer internships in the past and it’s been a wonderful experience. One unique quality of the program is that students are working on real cases versus simulations, which directly benefit underserved communities. The internship program also offers several perks, such as free college essay writing support, ACT/SAT prep, and other college application support. After being a summer intern, there are opportunities to work as staff for LI. I can personally attest to the value…
